Shrewsbury
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Shrewsbury is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 38,325 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 669 ft (204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Northborough, 4.4 miles NE.
- 38,325residents (2020 Census)
- 669 ftelevation · 204 m
- 20.7 sq miland area · 53.7 km²
- 1,848 / sq mipopulation density
- 01545main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury ( SHROOZ-bury) is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 38,325 according to the 2020 United States census, in nearly 15,000 households.
Incorporated in 1727, Shrewsbury prospered in the 19th century due to its proximity to Worcester, and from visitors to Lake Quinsigamond. The town is governed under the New England representative town meeting system, headed by the Town Manager and five-member elected Select Board.
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Living in Shrewsbury
- Median household income
- $139,302
- Median home value
- $592,300
- Median rent
- $2,116/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Shrewsbury had 38,325 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 38,325 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,848 per sq mi (713 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shrewsbury at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 38,325 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.74 sq mi (53.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km²) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2848° N, 71.7142° W |
| ZIP codes | 01545, 01604 |
| Official website | shrewsbury-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502761800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shrewsbury
- Northborough4.4 mi NE
- Boylston4.9 mi N
- Worcester4.9 mi W
- Grafton4.9 mi S
- Westborough5.3 mi E
- West Boylston6.9 mi NW
- Millbury7.2 mi SW
- Berlin8.0 mi NE
- Clinton8.9 mi N
- Auburn9.0 mi SW
- Holden9.0 mi NW
- Upton9.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Shrewsbury
What county is Shrewsbury in?
Shrewsbury is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Shrewsbury, MA?
38,325 people lived in Shrewsbury at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shrewsbury, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01545. Other ZIP codes: 01604.
What is the elevation of Shrewsbury?
669 feet (204 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shrewsbury?
Northborough (4.4 mi), Boylston (4.9 mi), Worcester (4.9 mi), Grafton (4.9 mi), Westborough (5.3 mi).
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